heat transfer - movement of energy from hot object to cold
radiation - the transfer of energy through empty space
conduction - heat transfer by direct contact of particles of matter
density - measure of how much mass is in a volume of a substance
convection - heat transfer by movement of a heated fluid
convection currents - flow that transfers heat within a fluid


  • Radiation

    • sunlight
  • Conduction

    • heat to cold
  • Convection

    • heat goes from place to place
  • Convection in the Earth's Mantle